IP rights and patents

We protect and enforce intellectual property rights across the UAE and the Middle East, helping innovators and businesses secure their competitive edge.

Practice Overview

Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business can own. At Kayrouz & Associates, we offer comprehensive legal services in the protection, registration, and enforcement of IP rights, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

Our IP lawyers represent clients from a wide range of industries including technology, pharmaceuticals, fashion, media, and consumer goods. We assist with filing and prosecuting applications before UAE and GCC authorities, as well as managing IP portfolios and licensing arrangements. For international clients, we navigate the regional nuances of IP protection and compliance.

In contentious matters, we act swiftly to stop infringement, file enforcement actions, and pursue remedies through courts or administrative bodies. Our team also advises on IP due diligence in transactions, ensuring that ownership and usage rights are properly structured.

We offer legal advice on a wide spectrum of matters:

  • Registration of trademarks, patents, and copyrights in the UAE and regionally
  • Enforcement actions and litigation for infringement cases
  • Drafting and negotiating licensing, assignment, and co-existence agreements
  • Advising on trade secrets and IP protection strategies
  • Conducting IP audits and due diligence for M&A transactions
  • Representation before local IP authorities and international bodies
  • Meet Our Team

    Our team is equipped to handle complex legal matters with precision and care. Learn more about our lawyers below.
    Pierre Kayrouz

    Pierre Kayrouz

    Chief Legal Officer
    Maria Valeyeva

    Maria Valeyeva

    Chief Compliance Officer
    Georges Touma

    Georges Touma

    Head Litigator
    Carlos Rahme

    Carlos Rahme

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Souhad Al Ghorayeb

    Senior Legal Consultant
    Sandy Y. Geagea

    Sandy Geagea

    Legal Consultant
    Rita Semaan

    Rita Semaan

    Legal Consultant
    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Jenifer Abu Nasr

    Paralegal
    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Muhammed Ali Charif

    Junior Legal Counsel
    Saeed Gaber

    Saeed Gaber

    Legal Research Analyst

    Priya Bavanasi

    Senior Corporate Lawyer
    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Lathamani Chandrashekar

    Senior Corporate Counsel
    Nashita Nazneen

    Nashita Nazneen

    Junior Corporate Counsel

    Patricia Abi Mansour

    Business Development Manager

    Marium Razzaq

    Solicitor

    Parvathy Pavithran

    HR and Document Controller

    Göksu Öznergiz

    Associate

    Chantal Elia Khawam

    Front Desk Specialist
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